COLUMBIA — A black bear was spotted crossing the highway in Callaway County. A KOMU 8 viewer this week reported seeing the ...

Missouri's bear population is increasing, meaning humans will likely continue to encounter bears more often. Several were ...

Bull elk and black bear hunting remain very popular in Missouri, based on the number of people applying for permits. The ...

HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. — Around a month after ending hibernation, a young black bear recently met his end while trying to cross a southern Missouri roadway. Missouri's more than 1,000 black bears ...

The Missouri Highway Patrol said a young male black bear recently fell victim to a vehicle in Howell County as he attempted to cross the roadway at night. The driver contacted area law enforcement ...